Reminder: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, Treatment (EPSDT)

Date: 01/26/21

What is Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, Treatment (EPSDT)?

In Kansas, EPDST is also known as KAN Be Healthy. Goal of EPSDT is to assure that individual children get the healthcare they need when they need it – the right care to the right child at the right time in the right setting.

Medicaid covers health services provided under the Medicaid program for Medicaid eligible children under age 21 and CHIP children under age 19.

EPSDT Resources for Providers

• Sunflower FAQ
• Sunflower KAN Be Healthy and EPSDT Guide
• Sunflower Provider Training: review Project ECHO, look for Preventative Health EPSDT - Archive
• KMAP Provider Manual: look for KAN Be Healthy - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Manual
• KMAP Provider Forms: look for KBH - EPSDT
  • Blood Lead Screening Questionnaire (PDF)
  • Developmental Scales (PDF) (Birth to 4 years)
  • Hearing Health History (PDF) (5 Years and Up)
  • KBH - EPSDT Screening (PDF)
  • KDHE Requisition for Laboratory Specimen Kits and Supplies (PDF)
  • Risk Indicators for Hearing Loss Checklist (PDF) (Birth to 4 years)
• Bright Futures
• Bright Future S/AAP Periodicity Schedule (PDF)

If you have questions about this bulletin or other provider resources, please contact Customer Service at 1-877-644-4623.